Radial tensor moments in three dimensions
ID: radial-tensor-moments-in-three-dimensions
For a radial weight with the required absolutely integrable moments, rotational symmetry makes the second and fourth moments isotropic tensors. The second moment is ; its trace gives . Complete symmetry of the fourth moment forces equal coefficients of the three Kronecker delta pairings. Its double tensor contraction gives , proving the displayed expression. Odd moments vanish under . Choosing to be the indicator function of a spherical shell gives all the corresponding shell moments without separate angular integrations.
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